F. Scott Fitzgerald’s character of Jay Gatsby was known in the universe of “The Great Gatsby” for throwing extravagant parties.

Now, the Kansas Museum of History will be trying to match Gatsby’s party skills.

As the first of Museum After Hours — a new series the staff at the museum is hoping to start — “A Night at Gatsby’s” is a party “that Daisy and Nick (characters from “The Great Gatsby”) would enjoy,” according to the Facebook invite.

The party will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday and is for ages 21 and up.

“We are looking at doing a lot of events in 2014,” said Joy Brennan, program coordinator for the museum.

Museum After Hours is directed at young professionals, Brennan said. The staff sent out surveys with a series of ideas and topics of party themes for people to choose from, and Gatsby was a popular choice.

“We knew it was a popular topic with the movie out,” Brennan said, referring to last year’s adaptation starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the titular character.

There will be dance instructors teaching the Charleston and Lindy Hop, two popular dances from that era. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in 1920’s-era clothing, but it isn’t required.

There will be games, a photo booth and a craft table where guests can make their own headbands or other accessories. The Lucas Parker Trio will provide the entertainment. A cash bar will also be provided.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The price includes admission to the museum, one drink ticket, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Tickets can be purchased through the online store at www.kshs.org/after_hours, the Museum Store at 6425 S.W. 6th, the Capitol Store at S.W. 8th and S.W. Van Buren, or by calling (785) 272-8681, ext. 415.